1. NESHEP Main Meeting (12th June 2012)
Junes meeting was another great turnout with over 50+ members & guests. Alan welcomed
attendees and presented useful information such as SHE updates, he grabbed everyone’s
attention by showing a devastating car accident, which had members clearly horrified judging by
their reaction – http://slidesha.re/KCZuCx others updates included - towed trailer becomes
detached http://slidesha.re/MJ89SM and boomlift catapult http://slidesha.re/MuzWXU can also
be found on our LinkedIn page.
Henry Simonds (Communications Manager - Planet Positive)
Henry presented the ‘Environmental’ topic focusing on 5 steps which included:
• Sustainability – What is it?
• Why become Sustainable.
• Best Practice – Case Studies
• State of the Market
• Practical Steps
He started his presentation by explaining what sustainability is, why businesses should become
sustainable, how ‘Sustainability is a Win Win for Business’ and why being sustainable is best for
your business – Henrys presentation can be seen in full at http://slidesha.re/MFnQXl
Henry provided statistics throughout his presentation to provide examples of how businesses can
save money through the year before the energy prices and demands rise in the future (find these
statistics in Henry’s presentation). Benefits of being energy efficient included saving money (one
company of 332 employees made a saving of £315K over 4 years just from making changes) and
winning business, as some business are now only working with companies that are
environmentally friendly.
Members were shown a video of a ‘business case of sustainability’ which showed external
companies that are using Planet Positive to improve their businesses.
Case studies from retailers where shown so that members could get a better handle on the
changes and improvements that can come from just being that little bit more environmentally
friendly, ranging from small changes such as swapping light bulbs to energy efficient ones,
switching off lights and all equipment at the end of the day to large changes like purchasing bikes
and riding to work instead of driving or taking public transport.
2. Henry provided members with information on DEFRA and a free 7 day sustainability programme
which helps business become more aware of how to become sustainable and if your business is
doing enough. Programmes can be found at these links –
• http://www.7days2sustainability.com/
• http://www.demographix.com/surveys/CERJ-BJJZ/J5WK3T4Z/
Henry ended his presentation by explaining how you could start your very own environmentally
friendly journey.
HSE Update – (Andrea Robbins & Andrew Mulligan)
Andrew Mulligan gave a brief update on the plans HSE have for COMAH Sites and discussed
competency management and how the sites are keeping up to date, there is a competent delivery
guide available from the HSE & they are also keeping clients up to date and how you can be
competent. Alan has sent them information on the EMSS Competency Scheme and will be working
with them to ensure the scheme meets future requirements and new guidance etc…
Andrea Robbins also gave a HSE update regarding the construction division, looking into small
sites, asbestos, refurbishments and local issues.
To view all this information and list of events, demos etc (such as an upcoming mock trial for
working at heights) and seminar dates please visit the HSE website - http://www.hse.gov.uk/
A.O.B – Peter Walker (Health Safety & Training Manager - British Constructional Steelwork
Association Ltd)
Peter Walker gave a brief update on the HSE myth busting challenge panel, fees for intervention
and Electro Magnetic Fields Directive (EMF) – Information and links for this update can be found at
- http://slidesha.re/KCSxl5
A Healthier Business for Fabricom
Fabricom recently received the Bronze healthier business award from NHS Public Health North
East, in recognition of achievements in promoting a healthy workplace for their employee -
http://slidesha.re/MSPe4J
3. Alan then closed the meeting and members and guests had time to network and share best
practice.
Names and companies of attendees from June 2012 meeting:
Alan Bassett – Cognition Media Keith Davidson – RES Teesdale Scaffold
Bianca Kemp – NESHEP Alan Samuels – Russell Jones & Walker
Ed Levie – NESHEP Karen Slack – Russell Jones & Walker
Colin Ellis – NESHEP Bill Hardwick – Persimmon Homes
John Raftery – Arco Henry Simonds – Planet Positive
Gary Watson – ABC Safety Services Maria Tuck – SBV Fabrications
Bob Sheppard – Bell Truck & Van Ged Suggit – SGS Safety Services
Mike Lee – CIS Northern Limited Gloria Grace – Selwood
Tony Wilson – Cordell Pete Walker – Steel Construction
Mick Stephenson – DP Consultancy (NE) Lisa Robinson – TSI Training
Michelle Woodhead – Geocore Site Caroline Mortlock – Thermo Fisher Scientific
Investigations Limited Linda Newlove – Wolviston Training Resources
Keith Symington – Falck Nutec Andy Barnes – XERVON Palmers
Tony Valley – Fastrack Interiors Andrea Robbins – HSE
Dave Dixon – Interserve Andrew Mulligan – HSE
Ray Fox – Marske Site Services Steve Terrance - Gentoo Group
Michael Leonard – MC2 Training Solutions Dave Box – Gentoo Group
Michael Hebner – P.H.L Alan Gray – AC Services
Paul Currie – MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Mick Langley – Interserve Construction
Cath Measor – Northern Safety Roy Taylor – 100 % Success
Brian Lewis – Northern Safety Dave Swalwell – Deborah Site Services
Amanda Buckingham – Northern Safety Karl Churchill – ABB
Steve Taylor – OEL Group Bob Hartley – Sembcorp
Neil Agar – Opus J Williams - ABB
There are a few people that didn’t sign in based on the head count; if you are not on the list of
attendees please inform Bianca ASAP.
Please note that our August 7th 2012 meeting will be a site visit to SITA Recycling plant. If you are
interested in this site visit please also inform Bianca (Places are limited)!
